Holmes County, OH elected officials: county commissioners, sheriff, school board and cities
Who holds every elected county, school board, city and special-district office in Holmes County: 181 seats on 72 elected bodies. 2 seats were on the November 3, 2026 ballot; they update once the county certifies its results.
Board of County Commissioners
Holmes County Board of Commissioners
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Commissioner | Dave Hall Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| County Commissioner | Joe D Miller Republican source | |
| County Commissioner | Eric D Strouse Republican source |
County officers
| Office | Who holds it now | Next term |
|---|---|---|
| County Auditor | Jackie McKee Republican source | On the Nov 3, 2026 ballot: count not certified yet |
| Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas | Ronda P Steimel Republican source | |
| County Coroner | Leon Miller source | |
| County Engineer | Chris Young Republican source | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Matt Muzic Republican source | |
| County Recorder | Anita Hall Republican source | |
| County Sheriff | Richard L Haun Jr Republican source | |
| County Treasurer | Leslee S Mast Republican source |
School Board
Danville Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Joshua K Byers source |
| Board of Education Member | Chris Colopy source |
| Board of Education Member | Dawna Stephens source |
| Board of Education Member | David A Dusthimer source |
| Board of Education Member | Paul R Stover source |
East Central Ohio Educational Service Center
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Lori J Gardner source |
| Governing Board Member | Terry L Miller source |
| Governing Board Member | Ron Bond source |
| Governing Board Member | Ronald L Crilley source |
East Holmes Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Bryan Coblentz source |
| Board of Education Member | Bryce Troyer source |
| Board of Education Member | Julia Klink source |
| Board of Education Member | Steve R Miller source |
| Board of Education Member | Wendyl Swartzentruber source |
Garaway Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Robert L Hannon source |
| Board of Education Member | James M Miller source |
| Board of Education Member | Mark D Blauch source |
| Board of Education Member | John M Shrock source |
| Board of Education Member | Michael A Warkall source |
Knox Co Educational Service Center
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Laurie Gallwitz source |
| Governing Board Member | Robert Bruce Gregg source |
| Governing Board Member | Vicki Bechtel source |
| Governing Board Member | Kenneth Boeshart source |
| Governing Board Member | Thomas Groshong source |
Loudonville-Perrysville Ex Vill School Dist Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Judy Briggs source |
| Board of Education Member | John D Carroll source |
| Board of Education Member | David M Hunter source |
| Board of Education Member | Wende J Lance source |
| Board of Education Member | John W Temple source |
Tri-County Education Service Center D3
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Governing Board Member | Nathan Stutz source |
| Governing Board Member | Ryan Fickes source |
| Governing Board Member | Earl Rhamy source |
| Governing Board Member | Dick B Uhl source |
| Governing Board Member | John B Burkey source |
Triway Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Angie Giltner source |
| Board of Education Member | Travis Snyder source |
| Board of Education Member | Aaron Boothby source |
| Board of Education Member | Ryan P Gilbert source |
| Board of Education Member | Anjanette James source |
Waynedale Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Brian R Miller source |
| Board of Education Member | Rick Reynolds source |
| Board of Education Member | David D Troyer source |
| Board of Education Member | Valorie L Lewis source |
| Board of Education Member | Matthew J McKelvey source |
West Holmes Local School District Board of Education
| Office | Who holds it now |
|---|---|
| Board of Education Member | Patricia Sage source |
| Board of Education Member | Joel Yoder source |
| Board of Education Member | Ezra Day source |
| Board of Education Member | Hans Ramseyer source |
| Board of Education Member | Tina Zickefoose source |
Who lives in each of the 5 school districts (Census figures)
| School district | People | Median household income | Below the poverty line | Without health insurance | Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville Local School District | 3,143 | $69,602 | 3.9% | 22.9% | 29.8% |
| East Holmes Local School District | 22,788 | $90,417 | 8.2% | 58.9% | 14.8% |
| Garaway Local School District | 11,885 | $85,554 | 6% | 26.8% | 47.7% |
| Triway Local School District | 14,124 | $72,881 | 10.5% | 11.5% | 39.3% |
| West Holmes Local School District | 19,241 | $66,347 | 11% | 20.5% | 48.1% |
Cities and towns
- Baltic Village
- Berlin Township
- Clark Township
- Glenmont Village
- Hardy Township
- Holmesville Village
- Killbuck Township
- Killbuck Village
- Knox Township
- Loudonville Village
- Mechanic Township
- Millersburg Village
- Monroe Township
- Nashville Village
- Paint Township
- Prairie Township
- Richland Township
- Ripley Township
- Saltcreek Township
- Walnut Creek Township
- Washington Township
How many local governments Holmes County has
The Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments counts 30 local governments in Holmes County. This page lists the ones whose offices are elected.
| Kind of government | Census count (2022) | Listed on this page |
|---|---|---|
| County government | 1 | 1 |
| Cities, towns, villages and townships (5 municipal, 14 township) | 19 | 21 |
| School districts (school boards) | 2 | 7 |
| Special districts (elected boards) | 8 | 0 |
About these counts
The Census Bureau counts every independent local government once, in the county it assigns it to: the one it mostly serves or where it's based. A city or district that crosses county lines is counted in only one county, so it may be listed on this page but counted elsewhere, or the other way around. Many special districts, such as housing authorities, have appointed boards, and some places have more than one elected body, so the two columns measure different things. School systems run by a county, city or the state aren't counted as separate governments, though their boards may be listed here; in some states the Bureau counts community or state colleges as school districts. The counts are as of 2022.
Who lives in Holmes County
44,418people
32.7median ageU.S.: 38.9
$76,140 household incomeU.S.: $80,734
9.3%below the U.S.: 12.5%
11.1%of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degreeU.S.: 35.7%
$267,700median home valueU.S.: $332,700
2.2%unemployed (of the labor force)U.S.: 5.2%
0.4%born outside the U.S.U.S.: 14.1%
3%of adults are veteransU.S.: 6.2%
41.5%U.S.: 8.4%
35.4%of renting households pay of income on rentU.S.: 51.1%
31.9%of homeowners with a mortgage pay of income on housing costsU.S.: 28.1%
Race and Hispanic origin: Hispanic or Latino 1.1% · White 97.3% · Black 0.1% · Asian 0.1% · Other or more than one race 1.5% (Hispanic or Latino people can be of any race; the other groups are non-Hispanic.)
About these figures
The American Community Survey asks about 3.5 million households a year about who lives there, their work, income, schooling and housing. The 5-year estimates pool 2020–2024 answers so that every county and district has enough of them. They're estimates with a (larger for smaller places), and they're different from the once-a-decade census count. "Median" means half are above and half below. Household income is before taxes and includes everyone in the household. The unemployment share here is the survey's five-year average, so it differs from the monthly rate in the BLS jobs report. Race and Hispanic origin are as people describe themselves.
Health insurance means any coverage, private or public (such as Medicaid or Medicare), when people answered; the share is of everyone except people on active military duty and people living in institutions such as prisons and nursing homes. The housing shares are of renting households, and of homeowners with a mortgage, for whom the Census Bureau can compute them (households with no income, or renters who pay no cash rent, are left out). Rent here is gross rent, rent plus utilities; owner costs include the mortgage, property taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Jobs in Holmes County
2.4%September 2026, preliminary. A year earlier: 3.0%. Ohio: 3.3%.
530people unemployedSeptember 2026, preliminary.
21,302people employedSeptember 2026, preliminary. Counted where they live, not where they work.
21,832in the September 2026, preliminary.
Every month, last two years
| Month | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 (preliminary) | 2.4% | 530 | 21,302 | 21,832 |
| August 2026 | 2.2% | 490 | 21,868 | 22,358 |
| July 2026 | 2.3% | 491 | 21,209 | 21,700 |
| June 2026 | 2.6% | 572 | 21,158 | 21,730 |
| May 2026 | 1.9% | 424 | 21,333 | 21,757 |
| April 2026 | 2.0% | 429 | 21,077 | 21,506 |
| March 2026 | 2.6% | 569 | 21,061 | 21,630 |
| February 2026 | 3.2% | 691 | 20,887 | 21,578 |
| January 2026 | 3.1% | 661 | 20,732 | 21,393 |
| December 2025 | 2.8% | 594 | 20,880 | 21,474 |
| November 2025 | 2.9% | 621 | 21,138 | 21,759 |
| October 2025 | not collected (2025 federal shutdown) | |||
| September 2025 | 3.0% | 640 | 20,757 | 21,397 |
| August 2025 | 3.1% | 665 | 21,100 | 21,765 |
| July 2025 | 3.3% | 727 | 21,113 | 21,840 |
| June 2025 | 3.6% | 770 | 20,887 | 21,657 |
| May 2025 | 3.2% | 684 | 20,680 | 21,364 |
| April 2025 | 3.2% | 669 | 20,324 | 20,993 |
| March 2025 | 3.8% | 813 | 20,384 | 21,197 |
| February 2025 | 4.0% | 838 | 20,278 | 21,116 |
| January 2025 | 3.9% | 834 | 20,511 | 21,345 |
| December 2024 | 3.2% | 694 | 20,740 | 21,434 |
| November 2024 | 3.3% | 719 | 20,786 | 21,505 |
| October 2024 | 2.8% | 599 | 20,930 | 21,529 |
Yearly averages
| Year | Rate | Unemployed | Employed | Labor force |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 (11 months) | 3.3% | 714 | 20,732 | 21,446 |
| 2024 | 3.3% | 698 | 20,702 | 21,400 |
| 2023 | 3.0% | 642 | 20,709 | 21,351 |
| 2022 | 2.9% | 617 | 20,511 | 21,128 |
| 2021 | 3.0% | 620 | 20,157 | 20,777 |
| 2020 | 4.0% | 807 | 19,419 | 20,226 |
| 2019 | 3.1% | 634 | 19,739 | 20,373 |
| 2018 | 3.3% | 672 | 19,458 | 20,130 |
| 2017 | 3.6% | 734 | 19,474 | 20,208 |
| 2016 | 3.7% | 762 | 19,617 | 20,379 |
Quick answers
- Who is the Holmes County County Auditor?
- Jackie McKee (Republican) is the County Auditor of Holmes County, Ohio. The seat was on the November 3, 2026 ballot; the count isn't certified yet.
- Who is the Holmes County Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas?
- Ronda P Steimel (Republican) is the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Holmes County, Ohio.
- Who is the Holmes County County Coroner?
- Leon Miller is the County Coroner of Holmes County, Ohio.
- Who is the Holmes County County Engineer?
- Chris Young (Republican) is the County Engineer of Holmes County, Ohio.
- Who is the Holmes County Prosecuting Attorney?
- Matt Muzic (Republican) is the Prosecuting Attorney of Holmes County, Ohio.
- Who is the Holmes County County Recorder?
- Anita Hall (Republican) is the County Recorder of Holmes County, Ohio.
- Who is the Holmes County County Sheriff?
- Richard L Haun Jr (Republican) is the County Sheriff of Holmes County, Ohio.
- Who is the Holmes County County Treasurer?
- Leslee S Mast (Republican) is the County Treasurer of Holmes County, Ohio.
- Who are the Holmes County commissioners?
- Dave Hall (County Commissioner); Joe D Miller (County Commissioner); Eric D Strouse (County Commissioner).
- Who is on the Holmes County School Board?
- Joshua K Byers (Board of Education Member); Chris Colopy (Board of Education Member); Dawna Stephens (Board of Education Member); David A Dusthimer (Board of Education Member); Paul R Stover (Board of Education Member); Lori J Gardner (Governing Board Member); Terry L Miller (Governing Board Member); Ron Bond (Governing Board Member); Ronald L Crilley (Governing Board Member); Bryan Coblentz (Board of Education Member); Bryce Troyer (Board of Education Member); Julia Klink (Board of Education Member); Steve R Miller (Board of Education Member); Wendyl Swartzentruber (Board of Education Member); Robert L Hannon (Board of Education Member); James M Miller (Board of Education Member); Mark D Blauch (Board of Education Member); John M Shrock (Board of Education Member); Michael A Warkall (Board of Education Member); Laurie Gallwitz (Governing Board Member); Robert Bruce Gregg (Governing Board Member); Vicki Bechtel (Governing Board Member); Kenneth Boeshart (Governing Board Member); Thomas Groshong (Governing Board Member); Judy Briggs (Board of Education Member); John D Carroll (Board of Education Member); David M Hunter (Board of Education Member); Wende J Lance (Board of Education Member); John W Temple (Board of Education Member); Nathan Stutz (Governing Board Member); Ryan Fickes (Governing Board Member); Earl Rhamy (Governing Board Member); Dick B Uhl (Governing Board Member); John B Burkey (Governing Board Member); Angie Giltner (Board of Education Member); Travis Snyder (Board of Education Member); Aaron Boothby (Board of Education Member); Ryan P Gilbert (Board of Education Member); Anjanette James (Board of Education Member); Brian R Miller (Board of Education Member); Rick Reynolds (Board of Education Member); David D Troyer (Board of Education Member); Valorie L Lewis (Board of Education Member); Matthew J McKelvey (Board of Education Member); Patricia Sage (Board of Education Member); Joel Yoder (Board of Education Member); Ezra Day (Board of Education Member); Hans Ramseyer (Board of Education Member); Tina Zickefoose (Board of Education Member).
- What is the population of Holmes County?
- About 44,418 people, with a median age of 32.7; the median household income is $76,140 and 9.3% live below the poverty line (Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates).
- What is the unemployment rate in Holmes County?
- 2.4% in September 2026 (preliminary): 530 people unemployed in a labor force of 21,832, against 3.0% a year earlier (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics, not seasonally adjusted).
- How many local governments are there in Holmes County?
- 30 in the Census Bureau's 2022 Census of Governments: 1 county, 5 municipal, 14 township, 2 school district and 8 special district governments.
- What cities and towns are in Holmes County?
- 53: Baltic Village, Baltic Village, Baltic Village, Baltic Village, Berlin Township, Berlin Township, Clark Township, Clark Township, Glenmont Village, Glenmont Village, Glenmont Village, Glenmont Village, Hardy Township, Hardy Township, Holmesville Village, Holmesville Village, Holmesville Village, Holmesville Village, Killbuck Township, Killbuck Township, Killbuck Village, Killbuck Village, Killbuck Village, Killbuck Village, Knox Township, Knox Township, Loudonville Village, Loudonville Village, Loudonville Village, Mechanic Township, Mechanic Township, Millersburg Village, Millersburg Village, Millersburg Village, Monroe Township, Monroe Township, Nashville Village, Nashville Village, Nashville Village, Paint Township, Paint Township, Prairie Township, Prairie Township, Richland Township, Richland Township, Ripley Township, Ripley Township, Saltcreek Township, Saltcreek Township, Walnut Creek Township, Walnut Creek Township, Washington Township, Washington Township. Each has its own page with its mayor and council.
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